Log in or Sign up
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Antique Discussion
>
Finding and pricing antique/vintage items
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="scoutshouse, post: 478880, member: 267"]Like a number of people here, I like Bohemian jewelry - and it seems to like me, too. I look at a mind boggling variety of things, but a corner of my mind is open to those things I'm looking forward to seeing. Friends ask how I find interesting/valuable things, and the answer is, I'm looking! You'll find more than one niche, along the way <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/wink.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=";)" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Not just buy - to sell! One connection will know another, and so on.</p><p><br /></p><p>I found a Polaroid lamp in Bakersfield for $3. I described it to a friend who had it sold to a Deco dealer for $1200 that day. My friend pocketed $600, I made $597, and the dealer made $1200 (at least)</p><p><br /></p><p>So: talk to people with the same (but even broader) interests <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" /> Don't be afraid to hang out with people who know more than you!</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]161128[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>This was pre-internet, and I do carry a phone with me most of the time. If I had it with me a while back, I'd have bought this for $3 (everything's $3), but didn't because I didn't want to spend yet another $3 bucks!</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]161126[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="scoutshouse, post: 478880, member: 267"]Like a number of people here, I like Bohemian jewelry - and it seems to like me, too. I look at a mind boggling variety of things, but a corner of my mind is open to those things I'm looking forward to seeing. Friends ask how I find interesting/valuable things, and the answer is, I'm looking! You'll find more than one niche, along the way ;) Not just buy - to sell! One connection will know another, and so on. I found a Polaroid lamp in Bakersfield for $3. I described it to a friend who had it sold to a Deco dealer for $1200 that day. My friend pocketed $600, I made $597, and the dealer made $1200 (at least) So: talk to people with the same (but even broader) interests :) Don't be afraid to hang out with people who know more than you! [ATTACH=full]161128[/ATTACH] This was pre-internet, and I do carry a phone with me most of the time. If I had it with me a while back, I'd have bought this for $3 (everything's $3), but didn't because I didn't want to spend yet another $3 bucks! [ATTACH=full]161126[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Antique Discussion
>
Finding and pricing antique/vintage items
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Registered Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...